The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
1. Remove:
NOTE:
Push the front fork cap in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to remove the clip.

2. Drain:
NOTE:
Stroke the inner tube several times while draining the fork oil.

3. Remove:
| CAUTION: Do not scratch the inner tube.
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4. Remove:
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "2" and T-handle "3", loosen the
damper rod bolt. 

Removing the front fork legs
Checking the front fork legsDisassembling the water pump
1. Remove:
Water pump seal "1"
NOTE:
Remove the water pump seal from the inside of
the water pump housing "2".
2. Remove:
Bearing "1"
NOTE:
Remove the bearing from the outside of the water
pump housing "2".
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Removing the lower bracket
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Upper ring nut
Rubber washer
Lower ring nut "1"
Lower bracket
NOTE:
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench "2".
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Checking the camshaft sprocket and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Camshaft sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear "a" Replace
the
camshaft sprocket, timing chain and crankshaft
as a set.
a. 1/4 tooth
b. Correct
1. Timing chain roller
2. Camshaft sprocket
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (exhaust side)
Damage/wear Replace.
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